Infant trampled by horse in Eel River township tragedy
The two year old child of Mr and Mrs Ed Opliger of Eel River township died Friday from internal injuries after a horse kicked the infant in the barnyard Thursday. The accident occurred when the horse, recently released, struck the child while it tried to escape. The family carried the babe to the house and medical help was summoned, but death ensued. Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday.
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Ed Opliger
Eel River Township
County WCTU Conference in Plymouth Church Session
Allen County Women s Christian Temperance Union held a conference at Plymouth Congregational Church. State treasurer Mrs Whitson of Indianapolis attended, urging county organizing and house to house work. Reports praised flower mission and anti cigarette efforts with over 1000 pledges by youth. The group planned September meeting in Fort Wayne.
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Allen County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Plymouth Congregational Church
McIntosh
Hoagland
Fort Wayne
Purchase of Church Lot at Washington and Fulton
Trustees of the English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer bought the church lot at Washington and Fulton from George C. Taber last Thursday for $5. The deal secures the parcel where the church stands and reflects the favorable terms of the transaction.
Im provements Planned for Local Church Building
The present building will be raised several feet and a basement added for a Sabbath school and lecture room. A parsonage will be erected behind the lot with other property improvements planned for the congregation. Boers Will Come Here. Cape Town July 16 ten thousand Boers mainly Transvaal citizens will emigrate to the United States after the war. Irish Americans are arranging preliminaries for the movement. Machadodorp reports Kruger will not surrender until supplies are exhausted.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Transvaal
United States
Machadodorp
Kruger
No Gold Ticket Prospects For Gold Democrats
W D Bynum of Indiana states the gold democrats likely will not field a ticket this year. He cites New York ballot laws and the party’s collapse there, noting petitions are hard to obtain and alignments with other parties hinder independent moves.
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New York
the Times
Washington
W. D. Bynum
Indiana
Gold Democratic Executive Committee
Gold Democratic Party
Henry U Johnson backs Bryan in Indiana
St Louis July 3 Henry U Johnson republican ex congressman from Indiana has declared for Bryan. A renowned speaker, he cites moral questions and expansion policy as reasons, plans to support Bryan for president though health may limit active campaigning.
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Henry U. Johnson
Bryan St. Louis
Indiana
Bryan
Johnson
House
Richmond
Ind
Republican Party
Pfeiffer Sends North Wayne Lot Transfer for $500
Real estate transfer filed by John C. Heller & Co. records Christian F. Pfeiffer and Charlotte E. Pfeiffer selling lot 15 and the north 10 feet of lot 14 in North Wayne addition to Felix P. Vananda for 500 dollars.
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John C. Heller & Co
East Berry St
Christian F. Pfeiffer
Charlotte E. Pfeiffer
Felix P. Vananda
North Wayne Addition
Baby daughter born to Mr and Mrs Charles Rom Wi
A baby daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Rom at 107 Liberty Street in the early hours. The couple, identified in the notice, celebrate the birth and list their residence.
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Charles Rom
Liberty Street
Macabebees to Form Native Cavalry Units in Philippine War
Reports from Manila say General MacArthur faces demands for larger forces as Lawton’s view gains validation that 100000 troops are needed. The piece notes Moros resist, insurgents reorganize, and Macabebee cavalry volunteers will be trained under American officers with pay in Mexican silver, highlighting tense colonial frontier dynamics.
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Associated Press
Manila
General MacArthur
Lawton
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Cebu
Panay
Samar
Leyte
Mindanao
Sulu
Luzon
Young
Tinio
Aglipay
Noscaleda
Captain Dodd
Third Cavalry
Batoc
Alepay
Kitchener
Khartoum
Thorities
Major Batson
James N. Munroe
William C. Geiger
Francis H. Cameron
David H. Biddle
James Conway
Clarence Co. Culver
Mounted Organization
United States of America
Philippine Cavalry
Soda prices drop as Fort Wayne druggists revert to five cents
Fort Wayne druggists began restoring the five cent price for ice cream sodas after a season long eight cent universal rate. Two or three dealers led the shift back to five cents and others followed. some warn the higher price hurt trade, while a meeting earlier debated nulling the agreement.
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Fort Wayne
Old Notch
Manning Engagement Set for Alfred Moll of Indianapolis
Miss Agnes Manning daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Manning announces her engagement to Alfred Moll of Indianapolis. The couple plans a future wedding with details to be announced.
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Agnes Manning
John B. Manning
Alfred Moll
Indianapolis
Sunday Murder Near Roadhouse Shocks Crawfordsville
Howard S. Ellis, nineteen, was found murdered near an icehouse after a drunken brawl at the Annibal saloon area. Inquests implicated Jim Osborn who allegedly struck the fatal blow with a beer faucet. Osborn was jailed after being found asleep in nearby woods.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Howard S. Ellis
Reegan
Ellis
E. W. Keegan
Howard Ellis
Jim Osborn
Howard Jeffrys
Pete Vandleven
Annibal
Osborn
Marshal Brothers
Big Four
Ellen Wilkenson
Wedding Taper Normann Ties While $30000 Suit Looms
In St. Johannes Lutheran church Antone H Tapper married Louise L Normann amid a $30000 damage suit filed by Miss Katie Mueller claiming a broken off engagement and renewed relations in 1896. The suit has progressed to the Indiana supreme court for the next term after failed out of court settlements.
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Hammond
Ind
St. Johannes Lutheran Church
Antone H. Taper
Louise L. Normann
Katie Mueller
Tapper
Boy severely mangled in hay pulley accident
Forrest Kizer, fourteen, son of Hiram Kizer of Nottingham township, was unloading hay when a pulley and hook broke loose. The hook tore forearm muscles, severed an artery, and damaged further, but doctors expect he will recover.
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Bluffton
Ind
Forrest Kizer
Hiram Kizer
Nottingham Township
Fire destroys Womelsdorf home in Rochester
A fire in Rochester Indiana destroyed the home of former County Surveyor Womelsdorf of Kewanna. Loss pegged at 4000 dollars with 1800 dollars insured. The same night a farmhouse owned by John Aydelotte burned for about 1000 dollars with small insurance. The cause is listed as unknown.
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Rochester
Ind
Womelsdorf
Kewanna
John Aydelotte
Insect Strikes Goshen Maples Killing Trees
Goshen Indiana in July reports a mysterious insect attacking the city famed for its maple trees. The trees are dying by the scores as residents observe rapid defoliation and canopy loss across streets and parks. The article notes the growing concern among locals about the urban landscape and appeals for guidance from authorities.
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Goshen
Ind
Crop prospects for Jay county show reduced yields
Jay county crops this year are projected to be about two thirds of last year. Timothy reaches the general average, but clover shows a slight deficit. Spring sown clover seed promises a good fall cut, potentially reducing the shortfall. Hungarian grass and millet remain to be harvested.
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Jay County
Timothy
Pastor Resigns in Elkhart, Accepts Sydney Ohio Call
Rev. Peter Fitzwater, who recently resigned from the German Baptist Brethren church in Elkhart, has accepted a call to lead the church in Sydney Ohio.
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Elkhart
Ind
Peter Fitzwater
German Baptist Brethren Church
Sydney
Ohio
Plea of Guilty Expected in Saloon Killing
Goshen Indiana July 16 James Hess and George Ayres no relation to Spahr will enter a plea of guilty for the death of George Spahr a young farmer who was beaten in a saloon brawl authorities report the defendants plan to admit guilt in court today
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Goshen
Ind
James Hess
George Ayres
George Spahr
Wives Seek Legal Separation In Two Divorce Suits
In superior court Saturday Colerick and Thomas filed two complaints for divorce. Louise Smethers alleges cruel and inhuman treatment by James K. Smethers married 1900 and separated 1910. Sophie Hayes accuses Joseph Hayes of beating and choking her and calls for custody and support. A restraining order prevents Nickel Plate from paying wages to Smethers and Hamilton Bank from paying money on deposit.
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Colerick & Thomas
Louise Smethers
James K. Smethers
Vesey
Nickel Plate Railway
Hamilton Bank
Louise Klopfenstein
Sophie Hayes
Joseph Hayes
Swift v Parker dismissed in superior court
In the superior court the case of Swift vs Parker has been dismissed. Colerick & Thomas are plaintiff's attorneys. Several civil actions and a criminal cruelty case are listed with various parties and outcomes including a dog attack incident and a probate filing for Mary Webster.
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Swift
Miller
Tri-State Building and Loan Association
Hhus
J. O. Keller
Keller Dental Manufacturing Co
Fort Wayne Trust Company
Dental Company
Thomas Greer
M. W. Walsh
Saengerbund
New Court House
Vesey
Gottlieb Lennenberger
John Michael
Perrin
Cromwell
Ayster
The
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Bufink
Knowlton
Feichter
Dennis Va. Knowlton
George W
County Committee Plans Permanent Headquarters Opening
The Democratic county committee met on Saturday to decide on permanently opening a headquarters in Foster block this weekend. Chairman Berghoff has named John as clerk to support the operation.
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Democratic County Committee
Foster Block
Berghoff
John
Briar
Madison Township News Highlights and Socials
Jacob Harmon Jr moves to Cincinnati to take a teamster post. A birthday surprise for twin Grotrian brothers. Mrs. August Keeneman improving. Fort Wayne visitor Claude Bolyard. Thrashing machines active in township. Rorbauch grove picnic by Marion township Cornet band. large crowd enjoyed refreshments. William Selking, John C Fry families visit Mr Seibert for Edwin and Fry birthday. Florence Bricker’s piano music praised. Mrs Seibert given a complete surprise. Local campaign rumors slow with no Bryan or McKinley activity yet. The Old Maids Convention play at Maples M P church drew big crowds. proceeds for church. Farmers busy, locals scarce.
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Jacob Harmon, Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Charles Grotrian
August Keeneman
Claude Bolyard
Fort Wayne
Rorbauch Grove
Maples
Marion Township
Bryan
McKin Jey
Maples M. P
Dawkins Farm Roundup of Crops and Local News
Wheat fields mostly cut and some thrashing, corn thriving, oats good in the vicinity. Miss Bertha White bought a new bicycle. Fred Garmatter given a fine new carriage. Miss Laura White visiting home for two weeks. John Mizner returns from Wells county. Frank Byers and family move from Peach Orchard Arkansas to New Haven. A W Gregg and Ed White in the city on business. Haying underway. Mrs Jane Bloom attended funeral of her father Riley Stanton in Huntington county. Mrs Myrtle Hammond is sick.
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Bertha White
Fred Garmatter
Laura White
John Mizner
Wells County
Frank Byers
Peach Orchard
Clay County
Ark
New Haven
A. W. Gregg
Ed White
Jane Bloom
Huntington County
Riley Stanton
Myrtle Hammond
Rainy day notes and county farming outlook
A fine rain continued as farmers finish haying and the corn crop promises to be immense in the county. Visitors include Will Snider and Syphus from Michigan. Socials at the M E church drew crowds and funds, while a Ladies Aid event lacked reported results. Local talk turns to baseball, politics, and nighttime disturbance near the saloon as youths caused noise and trouble. Emery Yocum returns home recovering from a Fort Wayne runaway incident. the horse remains missing. Lum Wilson visits Ossian amid a tense local scene.
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Will Snider
S. J. Snider
Syphus
Michigan
Rinehart
Fort Wayne
Earnest Kiser
M. E
Doggett
Monroeville
EB. D. Long
Huntington
Miss Albers
Dr. la Follette
Will Essig
Emery Yocum
Rev. Hill
Lum ‘Wilson
Ossian
Nakne
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Henry A. Johnson
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Dawkins
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